Dear Members and Friends of Trinity Grace,
This past February at our annual congregational meeting, we discussed our hopes of hiring a Children’s Ministry Coordinator in the next year. This person would help craft discipleship opportunities for our children, coordinate volunteers, support families as they nurture their children in Gospel growth, and organize outreach events such as Vacation Bible School. With COVID-19, the year has certainly not looked the way any of us would have imagined, but God has provided for us in so many ways, and one of these ways has been in bringing someone to fill this role.
We’re thrilled to announce that Brittany McCanlies will begin as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator as we launch into a new fall ministry season.
Jan Dunlap and Missy Watts, who have graciously been volunteering their efforts for the past couple years, are excited to pass the baton to Brittany and follow her leadership in this transition.
Brittany and her husband, Jacob, have been with Trinity Grace from the very beginning. When asked what she appreciates most about our church Brittany says, “I have loved the community and friendships that our family has developed over the last two years. I appreciate the emphasis on theology and educating all ages.”
Brittany was born and raised in San Antonio. She married Jacob in 2015, after they graduated together from Schreiner University. She spent 4 years as an 8th grade teacher in the Northside School District before transitioning to work at home after their first child (Gus) was born.
When asked what she hopes God will do through our Children’s Ministry Brittany says, “In the coming months and years, I hope the kids of Trinity Grace come to know and give their lives to Christ. It would be so wonderful to see our kids find joy in learning more about Christ and his Word. I hope that we can supplement the great work our Trinity Grace parents are building at home. When we can gather kids together again, we desire to bring community and spiritual formation to our kids in a fun and safe way.”
I am thankful for the Lord’s provision in leading Brittany to this position, and I am excited to see how God will use her efforts over the coming months and years to cultivate a deeper love for Jesus in the hearts of our little ones! Please welcome Brittany to this new role next time you see her. She will likely be in touch with many of you over the coming months as she invites members to plug into our children’s ministry.
As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to me personally.
Grateful for God’s provision to us and our Children’s Ministry,
Michael